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Writer's pictureDan Pontarlier

UFOlogy Glossary 101

Updated: Nov 23

In the fascinating world of UFOlogy, there's a whole universe of terms, acronyms, and concepts that can seem bewildering to newcomers. This glossary is designed to help you navigate this complex field and understand the key terms that are often used in discussions about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and extraterrestrial encounters.


  • Anti-Gravity Propulsion: A form of propulsion that works by counteracting the force of gravity, allowing a craft to move freely in any direction without the need for wings or thrusters.

  • ARV (Alien Reproduction Vehicle): These are man-made craft that are believed to have been reverse-engineered from recovered extraterrestrial technology. They are designed to mimic the appearance and capabilities of UAPs.

  • Black Ops (Black Operations): These are covert or clandestine operations that are often denied by the government and can involve activities that are highly secretive and outside of standard military protocol.

  • Cabal: A secret political clique or faction that operates behind the scenes. In the context of UFOlogy, it can refer to the group of individuals or organizations that are believed to control information about UAPs and extraterrestrial life.

  • Cloaking Technology: A technology that makes an object, such as a spacecraft, invisible to the naked eye or radar systems.

  • Covert: Activities or operations that are hidden or carried out in secret, often for strategic, military, or intelligence purposes.

  • Deep State: A term often used to refer to a secret network of influential members of government agencies or the military that operate independently of the political leadership.

  • DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency): This U.S. government agency specializes in defense and military intelligence. It's one of the many government entities involved in the study and investigation of UAPs.

  • Disinformation: Intentionally false or misleading information that is spread in a calculated way to deceive target audiences. In the context of UFOlogy, it often refers to efforts by government entities to mislead the public about the existence and nature of UAPs and extraterrestrial life.

  • Electro-Gravitic Propulsion Vehicles: These are vehicles that are believed to use a form of propulsion that manipulates gravity through the use of electrical fields. This technology is often associated with both ARVs and extraterrestrial UAPs.

  • False Flag Ops: These are covert operations designed to deceive by appearing as though they are being carried out by entities, groups, or nations other than those who actually planned and executed them. In the context of UFOlogy, it could refer to staged UAP events designed to manipulate public perception.

  • ISG (Illegal Secret Government): This term is used to describe a covert, unofficial, and sometimes illegal network within the government. It's often used to describe the entities that operate behind the scenes, pulling the strings without public knowledge or oversight.

  • NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command): This is a joint organization of the United States and Canada that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and defense for North America. It's often involved in tracking and identifying UAPs.

  • NRO (National Reconnaissance Office): This U.S. government agency is responsible for the design, build, launch, and maintenance of America's intelligence satellites. Given their eyes in the sky, they're often part of the UFO conversation.

  • PLF (Programmed Life Form Manmade): This term is used to describe biological entities that are believed to have been engineered or created by black ops to act as ET beings. They are often associated with abduction experiences.

  • Shadow Government: A term used to describe a group or network operating outside of the official political system but exerting control or influence over it. This term is often used in discussions about secret military or intelligence operations.

  • Secret Government: A group or network within the government that operates covertly, without public knowledge or oversight. It's similar to the concept of a "Shadow Government."

  • Telepathic Communication Devices: Some contactees and abductees report experiencing telepathic communication with extraterrestrial beings. This has led to speculation about devices or technologies that might facilitate such communication.

  • Transdimensional Technology: A concept that refers to technology capable of accessing other dimensions or realities.

  • USAPs (Unacknowledged Special Access Projects): Highly classified programs that are not officially acknowledged by the government or military. These projects operate with a high level of secrecy and are often associated with advanced technology and UFO research.

  • Whistleblowers: These brave individuals risk their careers, and sometimes their lives, to bring the truth to light. They play a crucial role in UFOlogy, often facing threats and challenges from those who wish to maintain the status quo.

  • Zero-Point Energy (ZPE): A concept from quantum physics that refers to the lowest possible energy state in a quantum mechanical system. Some speculate that advanced civilizations might have found a way to tap into this energy as a virtually unlimited power source.





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